Hollowpoint bullets are quite a controversial topic in society today. They have been referred to as inhumane “zombie stoppers” by the media. This stigma has led to many questions about the legality of this type of ammunition, especially in South Africa. But are hollow points really illegal? According to the Firearms Control Act, it is…
Getting a firearm license can seem like a daunting task. That’s because it is! But don’t stress, I (and millions of others) have done it multiple times. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process, step by step, and provide some valuable resources that will make your application and smooth as possible. So, how…
The Firearms Control Act defines different categories of licensing, leading many to conclude that using a firearm for a purpose other than what the firearm was licensed for is against the law. The most controversial case is the carrying of a section 15 handgun licensed for the purpose of occasional sport shooting for the purposes…
After recently obtaining my first firearm for self-defense, I became curious as to what other options are available to me as a South African with regards to firearm ownership. I have since researched other options at my disposal for sport shooting, hunting, and recreational shooting. If you are reading this post, it is likely that…
In South Africa, one of the prerequisites for being issued a firearm license is to have a safe installed in accordance with the SAPS gun safe requirements. When applying for a firearm license, a police officer will come to your house to inspect your safe to make sure it is adequate. So before installing a…
Writing a good firearm license motivation letter is paramount to getting your application approved. The registrar, the “decision-maker”, will exploit any excuse to refuse your application, so you need to be sure you cover all your bases. A motivation letter should be around two to three pages long. It should be brief, straight to the…
I recently read an article about warning shots in South Africa. I was shocked at some of the advice given by police officials. One police officer made a blanket statement to an online newspaper that South Africans can fire warning shots at robbers. In my opinion, that statement is way too general. It can easily…
Personally, I am a staunch believer in carrying a firearm every day, wherever I go, it’s just part of my culture and belief system. Unfortunately, I also love to travel, and this presents an obvious problem for people like me. Can I fly with my handgun in South Africa? According to SAA’s website, you can…
South Africa has one of the highest home invasion rates. In fact, South Africa has the 11th highest burglary rate in the world. This means the chances of your house getting broken into is relatively high. This poses an interesting question for firearm owners in South Africa – Can you shoot an intruder in South Africa? In…
It’s not unheard of that firearm license applications can take over a year to be approved. How true is that? I took the time to search online for as many firearm application stories as I could. Then I built a database of 200 of the most recent firearm license approvals. Using that information, I hope…
